Brief Description:

The core focus of the Kelliher Economics Foundation (KEF) is to support the intellectual development of postgraduate students in the field of Economics and to advance research capacity in Economics in New Zealand. This scholarship aims to support this focus by providing assistance to students starting their postgraduate research studies in Economics at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

Value/Benefits:
a. Domestic tuition fees.
b. Mentorship and development support.

Level of Study: Postgraduate

Closing Date: 11:59 pm (NZT) 31 October (open to those planning on commencing a postgraduate research degree, Honours or Master’s, in Economics in Semester 1) - applications open approximately 8 weeks before this date. If the scholarship is not awarded in the 31 October round, another application round will open in early February and close 11:59 pm (NZT) 31 March (open to those planning on commencing their research Master’s studies in Economics in Semester 2).

Tenure: Up to 240 points of enrolment.

Number Available Annually: One

Applicable Enrolment During Tenure: Full-time enrolment in a relevant Honours or Master’s programme majoring in Economics at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury.

Citizenship/Residency Requirements: Applicants must be citizens of New Zealand or holders of New Zealand residence class visas.

For more information, please click on the award name above. To read the regulations, click here.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Scholarships Office at scholarships@canterbury.ac.nz

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Begin Accepting Applications Date:

5 Sep 2025

Deadline Date (NZT Time Zone):

31 Oct 2025 11:59 PM